Ever since the day I was born I would always have a target on my back given to me by my ancestors. I am Mexican American. My parents came to America together with my three older brothers while my mother was 6 months pregnant with me. My father was forced to drop out of school … More College Essay
Many might describe Jazz by Toni Morrison as a work of jazz music itself. With different parts, notes, and a melody. It’s no question what the inspiration for this great novel was, it’s right in the title. This book was written in 1992, it shows the effects of the system of oppression and horrors of … More The History Behind the Jazz
Dear Dallas Morning News, Texas Bill SB11 has gone into action; permitting individuals to carry concealed weapons on campus to those that have obtained a concealed handgun license. In the article, “Pro-con: Should college campuses restrict concealed weapons?” in response to, “John M. Crisp: Arms in class too risky for one prof”, regarding SB11. You … More Campus Open Carry Law
In Georges Wallace’s 1963 inauguration address he emphasizes the need for our government to be improved and have faith restored to it. In order to create a stronger and better economy, which will prosper into the time of future generations. Using rhetorical strategies like diction, with his use of inclusive words: we, us, and our. … More Restoring the Faith
The 1920s, also known as the roaring 20s, was the time of the flapper and great wealth. During this period the U.S had just come out of a period of chaos, which lead to the aesthetic of the societies atmosphere. This time period greatly affects the Great Gatsby and its characters. Gatsby lives in West … More The Great Gatsby
Donald Trump is in the running to become the next United States president as we all know. What he has to say might be irrelevant to most of us, but there are those that believe what he says to be true. That he brings fresh eyes into politics, since he hasn’t been in any government … More Rhetorical Analysis on Trump’s Speech
Artist Statement “Would you rather be white or black in 2016”, ask yourself this and really think about it. Blacks are being oppressed, shot and killed at the end of a gun held by a white man. Our world is turning into madness, dealing with racist presidential candidates. Whites are seen as ignorant racists and … More Citizen
For my creative response to Claudia Rankine’s Citizen I will be making a series of pictures using magazine cut outs that will be used to represent different ideas/scenarios that Rankine presents in her book. Each picture will have a small description describing what it is and its significance to the book. With this I hope … More Citizen Creative Rsponse Proposal
“She had bread for the hungry, clothes for the naked, and comfort for every mourner that came within her reach. Slavery soon proved its ability to divest her of these heavenly qualities. Under its influence, the tender heart became stone, and the lamb-like disposition gave way to one of tiger-like fierceness”. Douglass writes about the … More Learning to Read and Write
“Knowledge is power”. Power is something that can make or break you. We now live in a society surrounded by technology. This technology is being used to influence our life, by means of other people. As humans we feel like we have to fit in and be like everybody else, sometimes by any means necessary. … More Power to the People
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